Senior Systems Verification Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong value due to the importance of the role in complex engineering processes and substantial opportunities for collaboration.
- Key role in the verification process for naval defense projects.
- Strong growth opportunities through complex engineering challenges.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Pros
- Participation in critical defense and security vessel projects.
- Development of expertise in a highly relevant and technical field.
- Opportunity to work with diverse teams and engage in dynamic projects.
Cons
- High expectations for prior experience may limit candidate pool.
- Complexity of defense projects can lead to intense work periods.
- Subject to security clearances due to the nature of projects.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • On-site in Rotterdam.
Good fit
- Experienced systems engineers.
- Individuals focused on defense and security projects.
- Candidates aiming to deepen technical engineering skills.
Not recommended for
- Entry-level professionals without engineering backgrounds.
- Those preferring a less technical role.
- Candidates not interested in working within government-related projects.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Job summary:
Tasks: ensure verification, validation and acceptance process
Projects: complex defense & security vessels
Company: naval shipbuilder, part of global shipbuilding group
Main requirements: +5 years of experience in complex engineering processes
Your opportunity:
The Senior Systems Verification Engineer plays a pivotal role in the Verification, Validation, and Acceptance (VV&A) process. You will ensure adherence to requirements through document evaluations and design reviews, oversee the development of requirement models, and maintain the Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM). This role allows you to collaborate with diverse teams, coordinate acceptance tests, and play a critical part from initial proposal to final system acceptance, enhancing your expertise in a high-demand field.
What you will do:
- Collaborate on requirements engineering and verification and validation activities
- Establish comprehensive System Requirements and decompose transverse requirements
- Link system requirements, define verification cases, and specify test specifications
- Determine and execute Means of Compliance for assigned systems
- Ensure compliance with requirements and provide evidence of compliance
- Contribute to system specification agreement and progressive acceptance process
Where you will work:
This close client of ours is the leading Dutch developer and builder of marine defense systems. With a strong engineering and yard team, they are delivering world-class complex naval ships to navies around the world. In the current geopolitical climate, the organization is expanding significantly and providing excellent opportunities for professional growth.
- New technologies galore: state-of-the-art naval technology, digital twinning, virtual reality, and more!
- Well-established shipyard with a long-lasting track record, part of a global shipbuilding group
- Excellent market outlook: order book filled way into the 2030s and still more projects expected
- Cooperating with knowledgeable colleagues, learning and sharing insight
What you already have:
- BSc. or MSc. degree in Engineering, ASEP certificate is a great asset
- 5+ years of experience in complex engineering processes
- Proficiency in Configuration Management, Requirements Management, and Systems Engineering
- Knowledge of VV&A process, marine systems, and class requirements
- Excellent communication skills and fluent English
- Willingness to perform a background check
- EU citizenship is a must, due to the nature of the military projects
Your benefits:
- 40 paid holidays per year for an excellent work-life balance
- Covered commuting and interviewing costs
- Business Travel Insurance
- Basic Dutch course, so you will understand the Dutch jokes during the coffee break
- Access to social gatherings, lectures, and events, so you will meet like-minded friends within the Dutch Maritime Industry. We also offer you a 1-year membership of KNVTS, Royal Dutch Association of Marine Engineers.
- Housing search support and registration provided by Van Storm
